Straightedge and Music
A look into what it means to be straightedge and the story behind the movement's origins in the early days of punk music.
Portland Recap in Crayon: Guitar Wolf, The Coathangers, Coward, The No Tomorrow Boys
A recap of some garage punk bands, like Guitar Wolf, playing in the distant land of Portland, Oregon with some accompanying drawings NOT done by a toddler.
Album Review (Local): Elsinore - PUSH/PULL
Next Tuesday, October 15, brings us PUSH/PULL, Elsinore’s third album to date, on which, Champaign-based Elsinore gives us a diabetic’s answer to indie-pop.
Our Chart: 9/29/2013 - 10/06/2013
Every week we report our top played albums to College Music Journal. This is our top 10 for the past week:
Symphony Magazine: Fellow music enthusiasts!
A brand new music zine has launched. Don't miss out on Symphony Magazine.
New Music Tuesday - 10/8/13
Check out three awesome new records that are brand new, TODAY! We love them and we recommend you listen to 'em.
Dreams of Being Hip: Aaron's Party
Comedy mastermind Matthew Shancer infiltrates Aaron's Party.
Show Recap: Morality Crisis, Gonzo Diablo, Lucid Dreams, Orator
A look back on the show at Error Records last night, featuring stellar sets from Morality Crisis, Lucid Dreams, and more.
This Weekend! Yip Deceiver + Blues Control, Thin Gin, From Cities Above, & More
Live music this weekend at Mike n' Mollys, The Canopy Club and Error Records with Yip Deceiver + Blues Control, Thin Gin, From Cities Above, and more.
Show Preview: From Cities Above, Morality Crisis, Gonzo Diablo, Lucid Dreams, Orator
A preview of the show at Error Records this Friday night, featuring From Cities Above, Morality Crisis, and a few other local acts.
Catching up with Star Course
Alex Soto, also known as DJ Han Freeman, catches up with Star Course to see where it stands, how it works, and what it has in store for the future.
Album Review: Migrant Kids - Migrant Kids
With their self-titled debut, Migrant Kids do the ironic, idiomatic, and oh-so-cliché. And? They do it well. The Austin-based trio reinvents the wheel.
New Music Tuesday - 10/1/2013
Check out three awesome new records that are brand new, TODAY! We love them and we recommend you listen to 'em.
Our Chart: 9/22/2013-9/29/2013
Every week we report our top played albums to College Music Journal. This is our top 10 for the past week.
Pygmalion Recap: Major Lazer, Youth Lagoon, Dessa, Caveman, Little Green Cars, and San Fermin
Pizza FM goes to Pygmalion! The biggest show of the festival featured Major Lazer, Youth Lagoon, Dessa, and more.
Dreams of Being Hip: Decorating my Apartment
Matt explains the finer points of decorating a hipster pad.
Pygmalion Recap: METZ, Hank., The Stars, They Beckon
A recap of METZ, Hank., and The Stars, They Beckon at Pygmalion 2013.
Pygmalion Recap: Johnathan Rice, Dawes, Kurt Vile, Common Loon, The Breeders
Pizza FM goes to Pygmalion! Here's a quick recap of day 2 with The Breeders, Kurt Vile, Dawes, and more.
Show Preview: Harm's Way, Homewrecker, Ghost Key, Doomsayer, Need
A preview for the ultimate alternative to Pygmalion: a Saturday night slammer at Error Records featuring Harm's Way, Homewrecker, and some local talent.